En latín significa Río. Elegimos su nombre en honor al Río Negro, cuyo antiguo lecho es nuestro actual terruño.
VINO MALBEC 2009
RIVUS is the Latin word for river. We chose this name in honour of an ancient riverbed that passes by our vineyard. Located at 39.25° latitude, Bodega & Viñedos Patagonia Valley is one of the most southerly vineyards in Argentina. With a desert climate and an average annual rainfall of 250 mm, the area is ideal for the development and ripening of grapes. The temperature differentials of 20°C between night and day give superb colour, flavour, acidity, and structure to the grapes. In the vineyard, our winemaker, Augusto Ripoll, is highly selective; growing no more than six bunches of grapes on any one vine so that all the plant's energy can go into every bit of fruit. The wine spends 6 months in French oak barrels to reach its maximum complexity and varietal expression.